SAM Coverage
Departments: Risk & Safety
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Good News/Bad News for Air Travel, Business, and Conventions
As the elections approach, there’s a bit of COVID-related news to relate. A Harvard study shows that air travel has a low COVID transmission…
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Poll: Americans Turning to the Outdoors for COVID Relief
SAM Magazine—Oct. 30, 2020—Even with winter approaching, Americans are turning to the outdoors for safety, sanity, and entertainment, according to a Harris Poll conducted…
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PSIA-AASI Creates 2020-21 COVID Guide
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Sept. 15, 2020—The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) has released “Navigating the 2020-21…
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Staying Safe as Recreational Activity Grows
COVID practices and safety are key as consumers shift their focus, from fear and isolating to getting out and being active. With demand for…
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NSAA Unveils COVID Safety Signage
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Sept. 9, 2020—During a Sept. 8 webinar, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) presented a series of sign templates that convey…
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Special Report: Legal and Insurance Issues in the Age of COVID-19
By Charles Gfeller and Mellicent B. Thompson,Partners, Gfeller Laurie LLP COVID-19 has led to a variety of measures aimed at mitigating its impact. While…
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Business Influences: Political Polarization, Booking Trends, Uncertain Economics
SAM Magazine—Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 21, 2020—The latest briefing from Insights Collective shares a new study that found political polarization has heightened as we head…
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FIS Alpine World Cup Will Skip North America in 2020-21
SAM Magazine—August 20, 2020—The FIS Audi Alpine World Cup tour will not travel to North America in the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 complications.…
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NSAA Urges Resorts to Support New PPP Program
SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., Aug. 6, 2020— As discussions take place on Capitol Hill about a new round of funding to combat the impacts of…
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Skiers and Riders “Eager to Travel,” Study Finds
SAM Magazine—Boulder, Colo., Aug. 4, 2020—In a measure of pent-up demand, more than three-quarters of mountain visitors are eager to travel once conditions are…